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The Evolution of Technology in Social Communication

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Created on February 22, 2025

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Technology

The Evolution of Technology in Social Communication

Made by: Filipa Costa, Nº7 Mariana Costa, Nº13

Early Forms of Communication

Simple Communication: Gestures, sounds, and smoke signals to send messages. Ancient Writing: Paper and clay tablets for recording information. Messengers and Pigeons: Using people and pigeons to send messages over long distance

The Printing Revolution

  • Gutenberg’s Press (1440): A printing invention that made books and newspapers easier to print.
  • More Literacy: Mass production of books led to more people learning to read and write.
  • Cultural Impact: It helped spread ideas, like the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution.

The Arrival of Radio

  • First Radio Broadcasts (Early 1900s): Began the mass sharing of information.
  • Wide Access: People could listen to news and entertainment from home.
  • Impact on Wars and Politics: Radio played a big role in World War II and helped in politics.

Television – A New Way to See the World

First TV Broadcasts (1920s): Early tests and experiments. Boom in the 1950s: TV became the main form of mass communication in homes. Cultural and Political Changes: Television changed politics, entertainment, and advertising.

From Telephone to Smartphones

  • Invention of the Telephone (1876): The first way to talk to someone far away.
  • Smartphones Today: Mobile phones now let us call, text, and connect to the internet.
  • Changes in Communication: Instant access to people anywhere, anytime.

The Impact of Social Media

  • Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Speed of information and social impact.
  • Issues: fake news, privacy, cyberbullying.

The Benefits and Risks of Technological Evolution

Benefits
Risks

Fake news and digital manipulation

Instant global communication

Online education and remote work

Digital addiction and psychological issues

The Future of Communication

  • New Technologies: Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality.
  • Future Challenges: Privacy concerns, digital ethics.

Conclusion

Communication technology has evolved from simple gestures to advanced digital tools.These changes have improved how we connect, learn, and work. However, challenges like privacy and mental health must be addressed. It's important to use technology responsibly to balance its benefits and risks.

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